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Write a creative story that starts with the phrase "The sun was setting in the west".

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The sun was setting in the west, painting the sky a brilliant mix of pink, orange and red. From the top of the hill, an old man and his dog watched with admiration. The old man sighed as he thought back to the times when life had been different and times were simpler. He took a deep breath, savoring the moment before turning back to his farmhouse. The old man and his dog were walking along the path through the tall grass, headed for home. The sun had just set, but the old man could still feel the warmth of its light on his skin. He stopped to take it all in, feeling thankful for the beauty that had been a part of his life for so many years. Suddenly, the old man noticed something in the clearing ahead. He squinted, but couldn't make out what it was. As he and his dog approached, the silhouette of a man appeared in the fading light. The man was dressed in old, faded clothing and he smiled a friendly smile. It was then that the old man realized why the setting sun was so beautiful this evening - he was surrounded by love, and hope for a better tomorrow.